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World War, 1939-1945

 Subject
Subject Source: Library of Congress Subject Headings

Found in 7 Collections and/or Records:

Berea College Student War Service records

 Collection
Identifier: RG 08-8.50
Abstract

Collection of materials regarding Berea College students serving in World Wars.

Dates: Other: Majority of material found within 1944-1976

Bereans in Military Service

 Collection
Identifier: RG 13-13.16
Scope and Contents

Materials, including rosters and personal letters, recording the military service of Bereans .

Dates: Other: Majority of material found in 1942-1951

Charles Guest Photographic Collection

 Collection — Box 1
Identifier: BCA 0211 HC 36
Abstract

A collection of World War II photographs, including scenes at Buchenwald the day after liberation, and other items compiled by Charles Guest, a Berea graduate and army chaplain during the war.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: Majority of material found within 1930 - 1945

Helen Keller letter to Mr. White, 1942 November 21

 File — Box 2: Series 1, Folder: 52
Identifier: File 52
Scope and Contents

Signed typescript letter appealing for financial support for The American Foundation for the Blind.

Dates: 1942 November 21

Japanese-American students during WWII

 Collection
Identifier: RG 08-8.51
Abstract

Collection of materials regarding Japanese-American students who attended Berea College as a result of internment or relocation during World War II.

Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1942-1949

Norman Ball Photographic Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0212 HC 37
Abstract Born in McCreary County, KY, Norman Ball graduated from the Berea College Academy in 1933 and from Berea College in 1939.  He enlisted in September 1942 and eventually served in North Africa, Italy, and France.  At the time of his enlistment, he was the fifth member of his family to join the service.  Ball received an honorable discharge in October 1945. Ball returned to McCreary County and taught in the county school system before retiring in 1973.  He was an active supporter on Berea...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1942-1945; Other: Date acquired: 01/01/1992

WWI and WWII Poster Collection

 Collection — Multiple Containers
Identifier: BCA 0239 HC 64
Abstract The World War I and World War II Poster Collection consists of over 245 original and duplicate World War I and World War II posters, many of which have been digitized (see Detailed Description). Utilizing a variety of themes (such as military recruitment and enlistment, fund raising, communications, and the social, economic, and industrial aspects of the wars) these war-time posters illustrate the power of images and words.  The posters were issued by a variety of entities including:...
Dates: translation missing: en.enumerations.date_label.created: 1917-1945